It is with great delight that I am writing this review for Mr Chhabra. He was incredibly reassuring and thoroughly professional in handling my DUI case.
I was made aware of Mr Chhabra through Avvo. I read a handful of reviews and felt confident that he might be the best person to help me out with my... case.
I called him and explained that due to my work schedule, I will only be able to meet him on Saturday. He immediately agreed to make time to meet him on a Saturday.
I went to his office and gave him the details of my case. I was pulled over for speeding and swerving excessively. The police officer explained to me that a couple of people called 911 to express concerns about the way I was driving. After asking me to perform a multitude of tests to determine my level of intoxication, the police officer asked me to take a breathalyzer test. I refused and thus, he arrested me and charged me with reckless driving, speeding and DUI/DWI.
This was the second time I was charged with a DUI in a span of about 8 years. To make matters worse, I have a job that requires me to possess a clean driving record and a DUI conviction means that I will automatically be terminated.
I explained to Mr Chhabra that I could not afford to lose my job and that the barometer for how well he represents me is contingent on me keeping my job.
It is with a great sense of gratitude that I am happy to write that Mr. Chhabra managed to get me Probation Before Judgement on my 2nd DUI and thus, I was able to keep my job. I am greatful for his hard work and the dedication he exhibited while handling my case.
Furthermore, let me enumerate the actions and conduct of Mr. Chhabra that makes me feel like I had the best lawyer taking care of me.
1.) Mr. Chhabra gave me his personal cellphone number. He told me I could text him anytime. I texted him whenever I was anxious and everytime, he reassured me that he was doing his best to look out for me.
2.) A couple of days before Christmas, I texted Mr Chhabra because I had concerned about being able to pay the money I owed him in order for him to enter his appearance on my behalf. Mr Chhabra texted back and agreed to a $500 discount on the amount we initially agreed on. I was exceptionally greatful because I was short on rent and didn't have any money to buy gifts to put under the Christmas tree for my daughter.
3.) He held me accountable for my actions. Mr Chhabra politely explained to me that a 2nd DUI means that I have a drinking problem. He wasn't condescending in the way he conveyed his opinion about my drinking. He simply explained to me the fact as highlighted by my two DUI's and made the case that it was best for me to seek treatment and abstain from drinking.
4.) Mr Chhabra will persist and fight for you. When we first went to court, Mr Chhabra told me that he had a plea deal with the prosecutor for Probation before Judgement and a weekend in jail. He said, however, that he thought the judge would not go along with the plea deal but convict me outright instead. He suggested to move for a jury trial in the hopes of getting a judge that might be more sympathetic to accepting the plea deal during the conference meeting to set a trial date. Due to the fact that we established a rapport based on trust, I went along with his suggestion. Needless to say, Mr Chhabra was correct in having my case be heard by another judge. When we went in front of the other judge, somehow, the new prosecutor rescinded the plea deal and wanted me to be convicted outright and serve some jail time. Mr Chhabra said don't worry about it. When we went in front of the judge, Mr Chhabra convinced​ the judge to give me Probation before Judgement with NO jail time at all which means that I get to keep my job.
Thank you Mr Chhabra.